Using celestial events like eclipses, moon cycles, and certain planetary placements can help to enhance our practices and rituals. When we align our intentions and magic with these natural occurrences it’s as if the Universe herself is giving us a helping hand. Once you learn how to work with and go with the flow of these celestial energies and transits, you can use them to your advantage and make them work in your favor.

 When I first started incorporating the planets and astrology into my practices, the first and easiest for me to begin working with (and is still one of my favorite) was the moon. I started working with the lunar cycle in my manifesting work and rituals which is what I want to share with you all in this blog post, specifically, my full moon ritual! 

Full moons provide us with illumination and clarity. They help shed light on things or situations in our life that have been clouded or had us in a bind. Full moons are also a time of introspection, allowing us to go within and find what we’ve been holding on to that needs to be let got of for our highest good. When we work with the universe and not against it, and allow it to show us what needs to be healed and fixed within us and in our live, beautiful things will start to happen!

Every full moon carries with it a different energy depending on what zodiac sign it falls under. Each sign also has it’s own energy, making certain full moons more ideal for working on specific intentions, but you don’t NEED to work with those energies if you’re not called to do so. Always do what feels right with you and your needs, not what your favorite instagram astrologer says you should be working on. You know yourself best!

A look into my full moon ritual:

What you will need

• Pen 
• Paper
• Fireproof bowl
• match/lighter
• Incense (optional)
• Candle (optional)

1. I center myself and calm my mind, trying to bring myself to the most relaxed state of being. I close my eyes, control my breathing, and reflect on what I need to release and let go of. 
2. I light my incense (any kind will do), and light my candle. Before I light my candle, I say a few intentions such as “may this full moon illuminate what I may not see clearly to help me release what no longer serves me or my highest good.”
3. Now I begin to write my intentions on the paper. When including any affirmations in your rituals, its important to word the in the right way. When releasing you want your affirmations to be something like this. ex. “I release fear of change” “I release the fear of not being good enough that hold me back from opportunities for growth” “I release unhealthy habits, thoughts, patterns, and programs that I have toward myself.” “I release any self sabotaging habits that are keeping me from reaching my highest potential” “I let go of relationships that are no longer in alignment with my highest good” “I let go of the need to constantly be in control” ect. Write down whatever you feel is no longer serving you, or helping you grow. Anything that is holding you back from being the best version of yourself!
4. Now, we are going to burn the paper, as symbolism for releasing our intentions to the universe and letting go. Put your paper into your heat proof bowl, you can fold it if you wish, and light it. 
5. I always pay attention to how my flame burns the paper. If it’s met with resistance, your intentions might not be as strong (when I find this happen to me, I redo the ritual the next day.). If it burns fast and strongly, your intentions were heard loud and clear! I also look at the burnt paper and if any words are still showing through I take it as a sign that there was some resistance there and I may need to do some additional work and healing in that area. 
6. Always give thanks to the universe once you finish your rituals. Once you release it to the universe its in her hands now, don’t obsess over it, just let it go and go with the flow of things. You will know if you need to do additional work or not, just remember healing doesn’t happen over night! 

There you have it! My simple and effective full moon ritual. This ritual, tried and true, has helped me and been a go to for me for years now! And I also want to add that it can be emotional, it can be difficult, and do not be discourage if you are met with resistance, that is what the path to healing and growth is all about. Just push forward and the universe will deliver it’s blessings.

I also recommend making changes to the ritual how you see fit. Drink your favorite tea before/during, use a singing bowl, listen to meditation music or your favorite songs. Whatever helps you feel more aligned with spirit and the energy of the moon and the ritual is highly recommended! 

I hope you enjoy this ritual and is of use to you. I’d love to hear your feedback and experiences as well. 

Love and blessings,

-Nadia